The nature of the firm’s practice means that real estate is invariably at the heart of most of the claims in which we advise. We have depth of knowledge and long-standing practical experience not only of all kinds of real estate transaction, but also of general commercial transactions and issues in the construction and engineering sector. We are familiar with the standards required of professionals operating in all of these fields.

In addition, credible, independent and effective expert witness opinion is always vital in professional negligence claims. We are used to assisting with the selection and correct instruction of expert witnesses, many of whom we have worked with previously.

We work with many clients across a wide range of sectors and industries on numerous and various problematic issues. These have included:

Assisting clients to investigate allegations of professional negligence and advise in circumstances where clients believe they have given or received incorrect advice.

Pursuing our client’s interests and seeking damages where appropriate, if necessary through the courts or via alternative dispute resolution channels such as mediation.

Whilst we are meticulous in our approach, we are also cost effective in the preparation of our cases. Our approach enhances the prospect of a good and timely settlement or success in formal proceedings.

The team acted for a high net worth individual in a successful claim against solicitors for failure to draw up loan documents correctly leading to significant enforcement issues and consequential losses. The court proceedings were settled at a mediation.

Oxfordshire-based commercial law practice, BrookStreet des Roches LLP, is delighted to announce the appointment of Philip Shaw as Managing Partner as of 1 April 2018. Philip succeeds Hugh Blaza who has held the position since 2008.
Philip, who previously led the firm’s dispute resolution team, brings with him 25 years...

On 3 November 2015 the Court of Appeal handed down its Judgment in Titan Europe 2006-3 Plc v Colliers International UK Plc (In Liquidation) on the question of whether Colliers had been negligent in valuing a commercial property in Germany for the purposes of a loan.
At first instance Mr...

A significant claim on behalf of the one of the country's largest cooperatives against a quantity surveyor who negligently miscalculated construction costs likely to be incurred in respect of their new supermarket. BrookStreet des Roches acted for the defendant's Professional Indemnity insurers and the matter was eventually settled at...

A claim was brought against a solicitor who introduced a deal to the firm's clients and acted on their behalf, whilst at the same time assisted the other party and rendered an account to that party without our client's knowledge or consent. The solicitor initially denied the existence of...

Philip Shaw, who leads our dispute resolution team, has joined the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.
This reflects the increasing amount of work the firm is doing in this area, particularly in real estate-related matters.

We’re immensely proud of our client relationships. We strive to be a welcome and constant companion throughout their journeys.

Many of our clients have been with us for a long time: some since the firm began. We help them navigate matters to achieve the right outcome and we stay with them until everything has been resolved. By securing and protecting our clients’ interests, we give them the confidence and freedom to focus on their core business.

Our clients operate in different industries and sectors, but most of them have serious real estate interests, whether in the form of property in the traditional sense or other types of physical infrastructure.